LG-2 '50s Original

Compact design, full-bodied sound

Originally launched in 1942 during Gibson's famed Banner era, the LG-2 stepped in as the successor to the L-00 and quickly earned its place among Gibson's most beloved small-body acoustics. Released alongside icons like the J-45 and Southern Jumbo, the LG-2 became a favorite for players seeking a guitar that delivers a big, balanced voice in a more compact form-an ideal alternative to larger-bodied models.

Today, Gibson proudly reintroduces this classic with the LG-2 '50s Original, a faithful tribute to the highly sought-after 1950s versions. Responding to years of demand, this new model combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with exceptional craftsmanship. It features a solid Sitka spruce top supported by traditional scalloped X-bracing, paired with solid mahogany back and sides for a rich, resonant tone. The body is accented with three-ply top and single-ply back binding, while the mahogany neck sports a comfortable Rounded profile and a compound dovetail joint secured with hot hide glue. An unbound rosewood fretboard with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays adds understated elegance. Completing the look is a sloped, rectangular rosewood bridge with two mother-of-pearl dots, bone nut and saddle, TUSQ bridge pins, Grover strap tuners with white buttons, and a tortoise teardrop pickguard for authentic vintage character.

The Sitka spruce top brings a lively, bright, and balanced tone that sets it apart from wartime LG-2 models with mahogany tops, making it versatile for a wide range of genres and playing styles. Its smaller size offers comfort for players who prefer a more manageable instrument. while providing a distinctive tonal option for recording. To meet modern performance needs the LG-2 '50s Original comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system featuring discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls. This ensures the guitar is ready for stage or studio straight out of its included Gibson hardshell case -without sacrificing its vintage appeal. Whether you're looking for a go-to couch companion, a reliable live partner, ‹ a fresh voice for your recordings, the LG-2 50s Original delivers in every way.

• Serial Number

  23515110

• Brand Name

  Gibson

• Model

  LG-2 '50s Original

• Finish Color

  Antique Natural

• Top Wood

  Solid Sitka Spruce

• Bracing

  Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

• Binding

  Three-ply Top, Single-ply Back

• Back & Sides Wood

  Solid Mahogany

• Neck Dimensions

  .910 1st - .970 9th

• Neck Wood

  Mahogany

• Neck Joint

  Compound Dovetail Secured with Hot Hide Glue

• Neck Shape

  Rounded

• Fingerboard Wood

  Indian Rosewood

• Fingerboard Inlays

  Mother-of-Pearl Dot

• Scale Length

  24.75"

• Nut Material

  Bone

• Width at Nut

  1.725"

• Electronics

  LR Baggs VTC

• Controls

  Volume and Tone Controls in Soundhole

• Saddle

  Bone

• Hardware

  Nickel

• Tuners

  Grover Strap with Cream Buttons

• bridge

  Rosewood, Rectangular with Closed Slot

• Case

  Gibson Brown Hardshell